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The Pros and Cons of Group Travel
Read more: The Pros and Cons of Group TravelHello Gallivanters! Welcome back to the blog. Today we’re tackling a topic that many self-proclaimed gallivanters have debated for centuries. Do I dare try and take the plans out of the group chat and into real life? My first trip out of the country was with a large group of about 30 people. Some were…
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Solo Date Ideas
Read more: Solo Date IdeasHello Gallivanters! I’m sure you’ve heard the single empowerment statement, “Date yourself first” from someone in a seemingly happy and healthy relationship. I definitely have, but as cheesy as it sounds, I do think it holds some truth. For me, I get uncomfortable being alone. Sitting with loneliness with only the thoughts in my head…
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The Virginia Highlands Festival – Appalachian Supper
Read more: The Virginia Highlands Festival – Appalachian Supper“Food is good. Food with a story is better. Food with a story you haven’t heard before is best of all.” – Andrew Zimmern Hello Gallivanters! As some of you may have realized, I’m a foodie. I think it comes with the territory of being a self-proclaimed Gallivanter. But it’s not just the flavors and…
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What I Forgot to Pack for Europe
Read more: What I Forgot to Pack for EuropeHello Gallivanters! It’s that special time of year again when it seems everyone on your Instagram is on a month-long European vacation. You might ask yourself, “How in the world did they have the PTO for that?” Or, “Surely they aren’t having as much fun as that #hotdogsorlegs #amalficoast picture suggests?” Chances are they are…
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My Power Playlists
Read more: My Power PlaylistsChoosing a song at the gym or a playlist for a long drive sounds like it should be an easy enough decision, but I believe it can set the tone for the rest of our day. There is power in what we listen to, so we should choose what we listen to wisely. As a…
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A Day in Abingdon, VA
Read more: A Day in Abingdon, VAAbingdon, Virginia is one of the oldest standing settlements in the United States. It’s the famous old stomping ground for Daniel Boone, where he camped out and was allegedly attacked by a pack of wolves. After that, he started to refer to the area as “Wolf Hills” and it kind of stuck. Abingdon is an…
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Morning Routines
Read more: Morning RoutinesAs a self-proclaimed Gallivanter, I thrive off of adventure and activity. I enjoy being the definition of “on the go.” But as much as I love to have a fully booked and fulfilling life, you can lose some of your ability to quiet the mind and be present in the hustle and bustle of life.…
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Best Chicago Deep Dish: Ranked
Read more: Best Chicago Deep Dish: RankedChicago, IL. Oh, how I love you and your unique style of the ‘Za. That’s right everyone, we’re talking DEEP-DISH, also referred to as Chicago-style. I can already hear my stomach growling from what seems like an endless wait and feel the roof of my mouth burning from digging in too soon. As a self-proclaimed…
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Hidden Gems of Nashville, TN
Read more: Hidden Gems of Nashville, TNFuture Famous Country Singers, Broadway Bridesmaids, and really freakin hot, hot chicken. That’s right, today we’re talking about Nashville, TN. During my undergraduate days, I lived fairly close to “Music City”. At the time, Nashville was the first big city I ever visited. I’ll never forget how the cityscape on the drive-in took my breath…
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Self-Help Books to Read in 2023 to “Get Your Life Together”
Read more: Self-Help Books to Read in 2023 to “Get Your Life Together”You’ve probably noticed, but I’m into personal development. I’m really, really into the “become the best version of, higher self, get your life together, girl stand up” genre of books. We all have things that we want to work on or learn to embrace about ourselves, which is why I got into personal development in…
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